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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,855

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $4,568

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,236

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $2,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscapeEscape
TrimSportLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $25,060 $28,610
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $23,398 $26,708
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Satellite radio 449 449    
Floor mats 185 275    
Remote start 529 529 445  
Power liftgate 400   495  
Universal garage door opener 125      
Sunroof 850      
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,750 1,750
Extra Value Package 6 2,475      
Third-row seat 1,090      
Extra Value Package 8   3,280    
Leather Comfort Package     1,195  
Convenience Package     1,395  
Navigation system     795 795
Cargo cover     135 135
2.0L I4     1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof     1,495 1,495
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Satellite radio 359 359    
Floor mats 120 180    
Remote start 380 380 388  
Power liftgate 320   432  
Universal garage door opener 100      
Sunroof 680      
AWD 1,305 1,305 1,631 1,632
Extra Value Package 6 2,228      
Third-row seat 872      
Extra Value Package 8   2,952    
Leather Comfort Package     1,043  
Convenience Package     1,217  
Navigation system     694 694
Cargo cover     118 118
2.0L I4     1,115 1,115
Panoramic sunroof     1,305 1,305
Options (change) 9,418 5,983 8,900 5,370
Options (change) 7,856 5,176 7,943 4,864
Destination 745 745 895 895
Total Price $39,423 $39,798 $34,855 $34,875
Total Invoice $35,009 $35,683 $32,236 $32,467

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,023
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,444
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscapeEscape
TrimSportLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$39,423$39,798$34,855$34,875
Adjustments for Features-600-1,9250-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,823$37,873$34,855$33,850
Cost Above Minimum$950$0$1,005$0
Total Invoice$35,009$35,683$32,236$32,467
Adjustments for Features-533-1,7260-954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,476$33,957$32,236$31,513
Cost Above Minimum$519$0$723$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscapeEscape
TrimSportLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key $250 $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$6,855$8,180$6,255$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$1,925$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-533-1,7260-954

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092014
ModelHighlanderEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in105.9 in
Length188.4 in178.1 in
Width75.2 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested67543%
Total Not Requested90057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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